Egypt’s single-entry visa base fee is reported to increase from $30 to $33 on 1 January 2027. But that does not mean every visa channel will cost $33 or $39. Cairo’s digital visa-on-arrival pilot adds a separate service charge, while Egypt’s official pre-travel e-Visa portal still lists its existing prices and has not published a 2027 fee schedule.
What Changes on 1 January 2027?
NDTV reports that Egyptian authorities approved a $3 increase in entry and transit visa fees, with the single-entry base fee moving from $30 to $33 from 1 January 2027. The report cites Circular No. 173/2026, which refers to a Cabinet decision dated 13 August 2026. Any additional service, issuance, banking or tax charges depend on the channel used.
Read the price by channel: $33 is the reported base fee. The $39 figure includes a separate $6 charge for the Cairo digital visa-on-arrival pilot. Neither amount should automatically be treated as the confirmed 2027 price of Egypt’s regular pre-travel e-Visa.
Cairo Digital Visa on Arrival: $39
Egypt has been piloting a digital visa-on-arrival process at Cairo International Airport since 1 August 2026. It replaces the paper visa sticker with a digital process and QR code. The reported current total is $36—a $30 visa component plus $6 in digital service charges. From 1 January 2027, the reported total is expected to become $39—a $33 visa component plus the same $6 charge.
The pilot’s availability and eligible nationalities are separate from the fee. Check the Egyptian authorities’ current instructions before relying on this option or travelling to a different airport.
Regular e-Visa: 2027 Fee Not Confirmed
The regular Egypt e-Visa is applied for before travel through the Ministry of Interior’s official portal. Its FAQ currently lists $30 for a single-entry tourist e-Visa and $65 for a multiple-entry tourist e-Visa. The portal has not yet published a January 2027 fee schedule. So the announced base increase and Cairo’s $39 arrival total should not be presented as confirmed new prices for the regular e-Visa.
For reference, the official Egypt e-Visa FAQ and fee list says applications should be submitted at least seven days before departure. Confirm the latest price on the portal when applying.
What Indian Travelers Should Check
India appears on the official e-Visa portal’s eligible-nationality list. That is not the same as eligibility for every visa-on-arrival channel. Before booking around an arrival visa, verify your passport’s eligibility, the airport where the digital pilot is operating, payment method and final amount. If applying for the regular e-Visa, use only the official government portal and rely on the fee displayed when you submit.
For Egypt’s 2027 change, the practical takeaway is simple: budget for a $33 base single-entry visa from 1 January 2027 where that fee applies; expect the reported Cairo digital-arrival total to be $39; and wait for Egypt’s official e-Visa portal to publish its new schedule before assuming the regular online visa price has changed.
FAQ
When does Egypt’s single-entry visa fee increase?
The reported increase takes effect on 1 January 2027, when the single-entry base fee is expected to rise from $30 to $33.
Will the Cairo digital visa on arrival cost $39?
The reported expected total from 1 January 2027 is $39: a $33 visa component plus $6 in service, issuance and banking charges. The digital process is being piloted at Cairo International Airport.
Will Egypt’s regular e-Visa cost $33 in 2027?
That has not been confirmed on the official e-Visa portal. Its FAQ still lists $30 for a single-entry tourist e-Visa and $65 for a multiple-entry tourist e-Visa.
Can Indian citizens use Egypt’s e-Visa portal?
India is listed among the nationalities eligible to apply through the official Egypt e-Visa portal. Check the separate eligibility and availability rules for any visa-on-arrival option.
Where should I check the latest Egypt e-Visa fees?
Check the Ministry of Interior’s official Egypt e-Visa portal and its FAQ before applying. The portal advises applying at least seven days before departure.